Fil THE AME11ICAX POLITE LETTEIl WHITE*, LETTER IV. The Rich Lady's Answer. Sin— 1 cakwot but smile at a young1 man of your boasted character, to transmit a letter to a person that is wholly unacquainted with you, and if you are candid in your opinion of me, I cannot but think well of you for your encomiums, provided you are in earnest; but there are so many instances of false protesta- Sons and flattery, especially from young men, uiat 1 really cannot but doubt of your sincerity. However, I do not want to put you off abruptly, lest you might think me too prom) or unmannerly, but if you wish to see me^ y ou may come to my father’s house, and after n.y parents and you get acquainted, then, and not until ‘hen, will I consider myself an, acquaintance, much less a lover. I am too Voting to get married yet, and would be obliged to you to give up all thoughts of me ioi tile present. 1 Remain, respectfully, CATHARINE YOUNG.
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